The earthquake could be felt hundreds of miles away, and shook high-rises in Bangkok, the Thai capital.
Tag: Thailand
15 Killed in Southern Thailand in the Worst Violence in Years
The attack on a security checkpoint puts new focus on a bitter but often forgotten conflict that has killed both Buddhists and Muslims for years.
‘Extremely Evil Misconduct’: Thailand’s Palace Intrigue Spills Into View
Six months after King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s coronation, aide after aide has been ousted and denounced, even as he moves to bolster his authority.
King of Thailand Dismisses Royal Consort Accused of Disloyalty
The Thai king stripped his royal consort of her title months after awarding it because she sought to supplant the queen, a palace statement said.
High-Rises Are on the Horizon for Bangkok’s Chinatown
A bustling area long populated by immigrants has become more reachable by subway and real estate developers have taken notice.
He Acquitted 5 Men of Murder, Then Shot Himself
A judge’s dramatic act drew attention to his accusations that he was being pressured to unfairly convict five Muslims in Thailand’s insurgency-plagued south.
5 More Dead Elephants Found at Thailand Waterfall, Officials Say
Park officials say evidence at the scene suggested the 11 animals had died after a calf slipped in rushing waters, and the others tried to save it.
6 Elephants Die After Plunging Over a Waterfall in Thailand
One of the herd, a 3-year-old, was swept away and the others drowned when they tried to save it, national park officials said.
Thailand Shuttered a Notorious Tiger Zoo, but the Problem Has Only Gotten Worse
Activists say Thailand’s tiger zoos amount to little more than farms, which produce animal parts for a thriving black market.
Golf Homes: What $1 Million Will Buy
Do you prefer your golf home to be in the desert or the jungle? Or perhaps South Africa’s wine lands?